AIFF allows clubs to sign a player of Indian origin

New Delhi, Aug 1 (UNI) In continuation with its policy of reviving Indian football with the of from Players of Indian Origin, AIFF has allowed clubs to recruit one PIO, apart from three foreigners for the National League.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Executive Committee, which met here last week, also decided that the clubs can recruit two foreigners and one PIO for the Domestic League.

Teams would be allowed to play three foreigners in the Durand Trophy and IFA Shield, it was decided.

The Executive Committee, meanwhile, didn't take a final decision about Jammu and Kashmir holding this year's Santosh Trophy .

AIFF President Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi will meet J&K Government officials to discuss various matters concerning the infrastructure to conduct the 61st National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy in Srinagar.

The Executive Committee also announced that the Federation Cup will be held in Kolkata from December 17 to 30, while the 11th National Football League will be conducted from January 5, 2007.

The meeting also decided that the AFC Asia Cup Qualifying Match against Saudi Arabia will be conducted in Kolkata on August 16, while the match against Japan will be played in Bangalore on October 11.

Regarding Tata Football Academy's participation in the NFL, Mr Dasmunsi would meet the Tata Steel officials to finalise the issue.

The Committee also approved the AIFF Code of Ethics in the meeting.

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